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3 CONTENTS 15 15 33 33 12 12 26 26 VOLUME 30, ISSUE 3, MARCH/APRIL 2023 4 Publisher's Message 5 Calendar of Events 6 In The News 8 Hotel Happenings 10 Newsmakers 42 Travei Data 43 Caribbean Corner 45 Cruise News 47 Minneapolis 48 Dominican Republic 49 Georgia 50 Indianapolis 51 Jamaica 52 Louisville 53 Mississippi 54 Pennsylvania 56 Washington DC B M & T ••• March/April 2023 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com BL ACK MEETING & TOURISM LLC COVER STORY FEATURES DEPARTMENT AREA GUIDES As we head in to summer time during the coming months, many west coast destinations are quite desir- able places to hold events ranging from small private gatherings to larger full scale conferences. One thing the West has is SPACE. Combining pleasure and work meeting planners can choose from an assortment of Western states that all have their own unique flavor offering a completely different meeting experience but with the same top-level hospitality. African- American Guide to Meetings, Incentives & Traveling in The West tells the whole story. By Solomon J. Herbert II Are You Behind The Curve in Your Efforts to Target the Ethnic Market? sends a clear message that no destination or travel-related business can afford to overlook the revenue opportunities that the ethnic travel marker represents, especially the $129 billion+ African-American niche! By Sonya Stinson 29 29 Milwaukee is known for baseball and beer. There is so much more to the city than that. Milwaukee: a Hidden Gem in Plain Sight reports that the city is worthy of a second take when considering a location to visit, have a meeting or convention, and to do business. By Dennis Rogers, PHD Jamaica is a Big Hit at IMEX reports the Jamaica Tourist Board's success in Las Vegas at the largest industry trade show in the world IMEX America. Millions of people from all over the world flock to Florida each year, and it's no wonder. The Sunshine State's combination of sunny beaches, wild swamps, theme parks, and sizzling cities make it a top-notch travel destination, especially when cold weather grips many other places. Florida's Ambiance Offers Conference Attendees a Combination of Top Level Hospitality and Paradise All-In-One explains why. By Cletus Ramsey Phoenix Downtown skyline